Trash & Recycling in Walworth County, WI (2026)
3 rules for unincorporated Walworth County, Wisconsin.
Verified from official government sources
Bin Placement Rules
Walworth County regulates trash containers for short-term rentals in the unincorporated county under Code § 26-341. Refuse containers cannot exceed two cubic yards, must be kept from spilling or scattering waste on the ground, and refuse has to be collected once a week and within 24 hours of being set out for pickup.
Walworth County STR Trash Container Rules
Some RestrictionsWalworth County Code § 26-341
Adequate refuse containers shall be available to prevent accumulation or scattering of solid waste, garbage and rubbish on the ground. Refuse containers shall be no larger than two cubic yards. Refuse must be picked up from the property one time each week and within 24 hours of placement for pick-up.
Illegal Dumping
In unincorporated Walworth County, dumping solid waste on streets, parks, private property or into any waters of the county is a forfeiture offense under the littering ordinance, with a separate ban on throwing waste from a moving vehicle.
Illegal Dumping Rules in Walworth County
Some RestrictionsWalworth County Code § 38-7
(a)No person may discharge any solid waste on or along any street, alley, highway, public park, or other property of Walworth County or upon private property or in any waters or water supply of the county or on the ice of any waters or water supply of the county.(b)No person in charge of a motor vehicle may himself or herself discharge, or permit anyone in or on the vehicle to discharge, any so...
Yard Waste Collection
In the towns under Walworth County zoning, the county does not run curbside yard waste pickup; that is a town or hauler matter. What county law regulates is where a yard waste composting site can sit. Sec. 74-70 applies the state's NR Ch. 502 siting rules and requires a conditional use permit for any facility over 20 cubic yards.
Walworth County Yard Waste Composting Siting
Some RestrictionsWalworth County Code § 74-70
Yard waste composting sites are regulated under the Wisconsin State Natural Resources Code NR Ch. 502 and have the following locational standards: ... a.Within 1,000 feet of any navigable lake, pond or flowage. ... In addition to the required DNR site approval the County zoning ordinance requires a conditional use hearing on any compost facility over 20 cubic yards. (A backyard or neighborhood ...
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